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  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    After much consideration and numerous attempts at riding some sort of distance I think it's time to retire from cycling.

    Without going into the gruesome details a couple of years ago I had to have an emergency op on my nether regions, ambulances the lot.
     This has left even wearing padded shorts uncomfortable let alone riding a bike.


    so, my whole kit and bike is going. If anyone wants to make reasonable offers for the following..

    Merlin Cordite Ultegra with Deda zero stem and s/post, Newton bars, Prologo saddle, Look pedals. Size 56cm.


    Morvelo kits, 36" shorts, xxl tops


    PM to discuss .
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Baldybonce said:
    After much consideration and numerous attempts at riding some sort of distance I think it's time to retire from cycling.

    Without going into the gruesome details a couple of years ago I had to have an emergency op on my nether regions, ambulances the lot.
     This has left even wearing padded shorts uncomfortable let alone riding a bike.


    so, my whole kit and bike is going. If anyone wants to make reasonable offers for the following..

    Merlin Cordite Ultegra with Deda zero stem and s/post, Newton bars, Prologo saddle, Look pedals. Size 56cm.


    Morvelo kits, 36" shorts, xxl tops


    PM to discuss .
    Sorry to hear you have to give up cycling. I hope you find something else to fill the void.
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    iainment said:
    Baldybonce said:
    After much consideration and numerous attempts at riding some sort of distance I think it's time to retire from cycling.

    Without going into the gruesome details a couple of years ago I had to have an emergency op on my nether regions, ambulances the lot.
     This has left even wearing padded shorts uncomfortable let alone riding a bike.


    so, my whole kit and bike is going. If anyone wants to make reasonable offers for the following..

    Merlin Cordite Ultegra with Deda zero stem and s/post, Newton bars, Prologo saddle, Look pedals. Size 56cm.


    Morvelo kits, 36" shorts, xxl tops


    PM to discuss .
    Sorry to hear you have to give up cycling. I hope you find something else to fill the void.
    Thanks very much. Guitars and mountains should keep me occupied.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Baldybonce said:
    iainment said:
    Baldybonce said:
    After much consideration and numerous attempts at riding some sort of distance I think it's time to retire from cycling.

    Without going into the gruesome details a couple of years ago I had to have an emergency op on my nether regions, ambulances the lot.
     This has left even wearing padded shorts uncomfortable let alone riding a bike.


    so, my whole kit and bike is going. If anyone wants to make reasonable offers for the following..

    Merlin Cordite Ultegra with Deda zero stem and s/post, Newton bars, Prologo saddle, Look pedals. Size 56cm.


    Morvelo kits, 36" shorts, xxl tops


    PM to discuss .
    Sorry to hear you have to give up cycling. I hope you find something else to fill the void.
    Thanks very much. Guitars and mountains should keep me occupied.
    Watch out for the voids on the mountains!
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    Baldybonce said:
    After much consideration and numerous attempts at riding some sort of distance I think it's time to retire from cycling.

    Without going into the gruesome details a couple of years ago I had to have an emergency op on my nether regions, ambulances the lot.
     This has left even wearing padded shorts uncomfortable let alone riding a bike.


    so, my whole kit and bike is going. If anyone wants to make reasonable offers for the following..

    Merlin Cordite Ultegra with Deda zero stem and s/post, Newton bars, Prologo saddle, Look pedals. Size 56cm.


    Morvelo kits, 36" shorts, xxl tops


    PM to discuss .
    Sorry to hear this 😢

    Hope the mountains keep you occupied! 
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    iainment said:
    It has Sora 3x9. So going up to 105 looks the best bet.
    Absolutely, 100% your best bet

    On reflection I think Deore is better for me.

    I have the fantasy of expedition cycling after all!
  • Anna_Kissed
    Anna_Kissed Posts: 3,302
    TfL announces plans for a cycle route from the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to Canary Wharf and Hackney

    https://853london.com/2019/05/09/tfl-unveils-cycle-route-from-greenwich-foot-tunnel-to-canary-wharf-and-hackney/
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Anna_Kissed said:
    TfL announces plans for a cycle route from the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to Canary Wharf and Hackney

    https://853london.com/2019/05/09/tfl-unveils-cycle-route-from-greenwich-foot-tunnel-to-canary-wharf-and-hackney/
    I cycle from the foot tunnel to Hackney some days. Other days I use the Woolwich foot tunnel.
    Look forward to this.
  • Anna_Kissed
    Anna_Kissed Posts: 3,302

  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    Just got in to find our bikes have been stolen from our back garden.
    Spitting feathers. Both on bikeregister so hopefully we might see them again.
    Any tips on where to look if they're being sold on line.
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  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    iainment said:
    Just got in to find our bikes have been stolen from our back garden.
    Spitting feathers. Both on bikeregister so hopefully we might see them again.
    Any tips on where to look if they're being sold on line.
    Fucking shitbags. Try the local buy and sell Facebook sites, local boot fairs if there are any round your way on a Saturday morning, Gumtree and the local cash converters for starters. Unless they're high value and nicked to order, they'll generally be punted on for 50 quid to other local cum-rags by the local cum-rags who nicked them

    Good luck finding them. Anyone nicked my bike I'd gladly do time for battering them to death 
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    One is a battered old Sirrus the other a nice Genesis Tour de Fer.
    I need to get better security for when they come back or get replacements.
  • olster
    olster Posts: 1,397
    Was so annoyed about lee i went and bought a mountain bike on ebay.

    Now i have lee, an angry gf, and a bloke on ebay wanting his money.
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,594
    olster said:
    Was so annoyed about lee i went and bought a mountain bike on ebay.

    Now i have lee, an angry gf, and a bloke on ebay wanting his money.


    Top work,

    When we got relegated from the Premier I went out supposedly to look at bathrooms and came back with a 911 (and no bathroom), the wife's just about forgiven me.

  • olster
    olster Posts: 1,397
    Rob7Lee said:
    olster said:
    Was so annoyed about lee i went and bought a mountain bike on ebay.

    Now i have lee, an angry gf, and a bloke on ebay wanting his money.


    Top work,

    When we got relegated from the Premier I went out supposedly to look at bathrooms and came back with a 911 (and no bathroom), the wife's just about forgiven me.

    I decided to keep the peace at home and incur the wrath of ebay instead (it was a shop and an accepted offer through a message so I don't feel that bad)
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,488
    Started cycling in May, just had a lovely three days cycling with 9 mates along the Loire from Orleans to Saumur. Wish I had started years ago
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    Jints said:
    Started cycling in May, just had a lovely three days cycling with 9 mates along the Loire from Orleans to Saumur. Wish I had started years ago
    It's amazing how good it feels. Keeps you fit as well. Can't remember a ride where I've thought 'I don't like this' - even in horrendous weather I'd still rather be on my bike than doing anything else 
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    iainment said:
    Just got in to find our bikes have been stolen from our back garden.
    Spitting feathers. Both on bikeregister so hopefully we might see them again.
    Any tips on where to look if they're being sold on line.
    The police just got in touch. They think they habe my bike!!!

    Which is brilliant if true.

    So I'm very pleased. Except that I've just spent £900 on a new bike.
  • SomervilleAddick
    SomervilleAddick Posts: 3,575
    iainment said:
    iainment said:
    Just got in to find our bikes have been stolen from our back garden.
    Spitting feathers. Both on bikeregister so hopefully we might see them again.
    Any tips on where to look if they're being sold on line.
    The police just got in touch. They think they habe my bike!!!

    Which is brilliant if true.

    So I'm very pleased. Except that I've just spent £900 on a new bike.
    Nothing wrong with that. Everyone knows that the optimum number of bikes you should own is one more than you have. 
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    SomervilleAddick said:
    iainment said:
    iainment said:
    Just got in to find our bikes have been stolen from our back garden.
    Spitting feathers. Both on bikeregister so hopefully we might see them again.
    Any tips on where to look if they're being sold on line.
    The police just got in touch. They think they habe my bike!!!

    Which is brilliant if true.

    So I'm very pleased. Except that I've just spent £900 on a new bike.
    Nothing wrong with that. Everyone knows that the optimum number of bikes you should own is one more than you have. 
    N+1 - the universal rule. That's great news @iainment
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  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    Don't do red lights in Greenwich this morning 
  • olster
    olster Posts: 1,397
    I have never seen a set up to catch RLJ car drivers.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    olster said:
    I have never seen a set up to catch RLJ car drivers.
    There's no need. No car has ever RLJ'd.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    olster said:
    I have never seen a set up to catch RLJ car drivers.
    I didn't see it either. Hence having to do a course to avoid some points...
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    Not on this thread please. 
  • JollyRobin
    JollyRobin Posts: 1,706
    I didn't watch it personally but I've seen quite a backlash to a documentary on Channel 5 last night about cyclists being the scourge of our streets.

    Actually just seems to have served to make it less safe for cyclists.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    JollyRobin said:
    I didn't watch it personally but I've seen quite a backlash to a documentary on Channel 5 last night about cyclists being the scourge of our streets.

    Actually just seems to have served to make it less safe for cyclists.
    Again - not here please. There was a load of 'buzz' about this in the lead-up - discussing it here just gives it the oxygen of publicity it doesn't deserve
  • JollyRobin
    JollyRobin Posts: 1,706
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    JollyRobin said:
    I didn't watch it personally but I've seen quite a backlash to a documentary on Channel 5 last night about cyclists being the scourge of our streets.

    Actually just seems to have served to make it less safe for cyclists.
    Again - not here please. There was a load of 'buzz' about this in the lead-up - discussing it here just gives it the oxygen of publicity it doesn't deserve
    Does seem like the logical place to discuss it no?

    I'm interested in the opinions of it from CL members, especially fellow cyclist.
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,867
    As someone that both cycles and drives a van and a car I think that Dave Sherry fella is a dick and will no doubt have someone lay him out pretty soon. 
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,435
    JollyRobin said:
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    JollyRobin said:
    I didn't watch it personally but I've seen quite a backlash to a documentary on Channel 5 last night about cyclists being the scourge of our streets.

    Actually just seems to have served to make it less safe for cyclists.
    Again - not here please. There was a load of 'buzz' about this in the lead-up - discussing it here just gives it the oxygen of publicity it doesn't deserve
    Does seem like the logical place to discuss it no?

    I'm interested in the opinions of it from CL members, especially fellow cyclist.
    I get that - but it will inevitably lead to the trolls popping along to give their tuppenorth, and ruining what has until now been a constructive thread. Maybe start a new thread to discuss? 

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